Matty Cash is back in training and ready to push for a return at Stoke – but Martin O’Neill says he is waiting for clarification on how long Lewis Grabban will be sidelined for.

Cash was not involved in the squad that beat rivals Derby County 1-0 at the City Ground, but the Reds boss confirmed that he has been working with the rest of the squad since Saturday, as he recovered from a cut on his Achilles.

Grabban was ruled out as his own Achilles problem flared up again last week, ensuring he was ruled out for the third time this season with the same issue.

Lewis Grabban in action for Forest (Image: Dan Westwell)

Forest had been managing the injury successfully in recent times, with Grabban able to train lightly and play through the problem. But the club’s £6m top scorer was unable to train last week – or face the Rams.